Moscow Menace Press Conference

[Knight 1,289]

4. Do you think we can make a push in the playoffs with our current roster?

Definitely, we proved that last year.
5. What player on the team has impressed you the most?

Rashford obviously, no one thought he'd lead the team in scoring.
6. What happened to Davos? Only six players including their goalie? 

Pretty pathetic if you ask me. 

[FrostBeard 2,049]

On 3/24/2024 at 1:42 PM, Steve said:

Presser for week ending 3/31

1. How do you feel about the start to our season?
2. Do you feel good about how your player is playing?
3. I feel that we will only get better as the season progresses, do you agree?
4. Do you think we can make a push in the playoffs with our current roster?
5. What player on the team has impressed you the most?
6. What happened to Davos? Only six players including their goalie? 
 

1. We are da big boyz! I am super happy with everything! 

2. Grimgor is da king, da best of da best of Menace, none better is better than the better man.
3. Ya, we have many young playerz, some are super strong and some have big potential.

4. Yeah, ez, we are da big boyz, we will make them playoffs and then dominate all the EU.

5. Grimgor Ironhide, nothing to say. 

6. They are big rebuild, nothing else matters, they are the ones we punish on ice, every game!

[jRuutu 2,462]

1. How do you feel about the start to our season?

Start has been solid, nice to see we have gotten wins and lines seem to be clicking quite nicely, scoring from all around.

2. Do you feel good about how your player is playing?

Alright start, was hoping maybe bit more goals, but I have been more of a playmaking center so far. I have liked my performance on the faceoffs.

3. I feel that we will only get better as the season progresses, do you agree?

I think so too,  hard work in the practice rink and more games under our belts with the new lines - it will translate to nice things.

4. Do you think we can make a push in the playoffs with our current roster?

Yes! We are too talented to miss out.

5. What player on the team has impressed you the most?

Syko perhaps, because they changed the settings before the season, I was not sure what to expect, but Syko has been without a doubt a goalie in Moscow this season, Syko got couple shutouts already too.

6. What happened to Davos? Only six players including their goalie? 

They are at bottom, so we can be at top

[Steve 1,913]

Presser for the week ending 4/7

1. We seem to be a consistent winner at the moment. Will we keep this pace?
2. Do you think we are peaking too early or it really doesn't matter?
3. I like the lines and the balanced scoring, thoughts?
4. Do you have any thoughts on line changes you would like the team to try?
5. How is your player playing? As expected or better/worse?
6. Easter Sunday, you looking for eggs and eating chocolate rabbits?
 

[nerji 130]

4 minutes ago, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 4/7

1. We seem to be a consistent winner at the moment. Will we keep this pace?
2. Do you think we are peaking too early or it really doesn't matter?
3. I like the lines and the balanced scoring, thoughts?
4. Do you have any thoughts on line changes you would like the team to try?
5. How is your player playing? As expected or better/worse?
6. Easter Sunday, you looking for eggs and eating chocolate rabbits?
 

 

1) it sure seems like it, we're doing well!

2) I don't think it matters too much honestly. Anything can happen in the playoffs as long as you get there.

3) The scoring seems quite balanced, logjam of scorers in our team stats!

4) Not really. I think we're doing well and probably wouldn't mess with much yet.

5) My player is doing not bad, scoring goals which is what I always wanted from him.

6) My daughter is just over one year old so we hid some plastic eggs and gave her an Easter basket to pull things out of like stuffed animals and a couple small pieces of chocolate

[Knight 1,289]

Presser for the week ending 4/7

1. We seem to be a consistent winner at the moment. Will we keep this pace?

Absolutely, the team is only going to get better and better as the season progresses. 
2. Do you think we are peaking too early or it really doesn't matter?

Everything resets after you hit the playoffs and it's all about finding form then.
3. I like the lines and the balanced scoring, thoughts?

I would've never thought Rashford would be so productive after his rookie season so personally, yeah these lines are great!
4. Do you have any thoughts on line changes you would like the team to try?

Not a single one
5. How is your player playing? As expected or better/worse?

Definitely did not expect him to be so productive. He's almost on the Leaders page!
6. Easter Sunday, you looking for eggs and eating chocolate rabbits?

Nope, just looking after my dog who is recovering from surgery.

[jRuutu 2,462]

1. We seem to be a consistent winner at the moment. Will we keep this pace?

Yes! We will keep on going, when other teams think they got something on us - we will change things up and surprise them. We are that talented.

2. Do you think we are peaking too early or it really doesn't matter?

I don't think it matters that much, it is nice to get positive results early on, especially during regular season. The real test is the playoffs where every game matters. In those games our maturity will be truly tested.

3. I like the lines and the balanced scoring, thoughts?

Promises good things for the playoffs!

4. Do you have any thoughts on line changes you would like the team to try?

Increase physicality to toughen up the younger players

5. How is your player playing? As expected or better/worse?

Better than expected, I was expecting point per game maybe, but start to the year been well over that pace.

6. Easter Sunday, you looking for eggs and eating chocolate rabbits?
 I found only regular eggs and they were not free either, not the easter I was looking forward to

[Steve 1,913]

Presser for the week ending 4/14

1. Moscow looks to be in a potential 5 way race for the top of the conference, how will we do?
2. What team is our biggest threat in your opinion?
3. The lines have seemed to settle down a bit and sim more stable, do you agree?
4. Have any ideas about any changes the team should look at?
5. Syko has shown some elite skills in recent games. Can he lead us to the promised land?
6. If you could have one league related change, what would it be, if any?
 

[nerji 130]

3 hours ago, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 4/14

1. Moscow looks to be in a potential 5 way race for the top of the conference, how will we do?
2. What team is our biggest threat in your opinion?
3. The lines have seemed to settle down a bit and sim more stable, do you agree?
4. Have any ideas about any changes the team should look at?
5. Syko has shown some elite skills in recent games. Can he lead us to the promised land?
6. If you could have one league related change, what would it be, if any?
 

 

1) I think we'll finish top three for sure. Not sure where in that three we will finish though.

2) I originally thought Malmo but I think Prague might actually be the bigger threat

3) Lines have been better for sure

4) No, sorry

5) I think he can, he's doing great!

6) A way for me to use my points tasks in the PBE for something in the VHL. Not sure if you can or how to make it happen.

[Adrest245 129]

On 3/31/2024 at 7:22 AM, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 4/7

1. We seem to be a consistent winner at the moment. Will we keep this pace?
2. Do you think we are peaking too early or it really doesn't matter?
3. I like the lines and the balanced scoring, thoughts?
4. Do you have any thoughts on line changes you would like the team to try?
5. How is your player playing? As expected or better/worse?
6. Easter Sunday, you looking for eggs and eating chocolate rabbits?
 

1. Of course, we are the best team and we will win every single game!

2. No it doesn't matter. because winning is cool and if we keep winning, we keep being happy

3. It gets everyone the puck and so we don't rely on one scorer. I like that method in all sports like Basketball and Football, not just Hockey

4. Nah Spartan is the goat and he will keep getting us wins

5. Wtf I just checked my players stats. he's leading the M in points, 2nd in goals and 1st in Assists. Im lowkey him

6. Chocolate. I love chocolate!

[Spartan 4,375]

5 hours ago, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 4/14

1. Moscow looks to be in a potential 5 way race for the top of the conference, how will we do?
2. What team is our biggest threat in your opinion?
3. The lines have seemed to settle down a bit and sim more stable, do you agree?
4. Have any ideas about any changes the team should look at?
5. Syko has shown some elite skills in recent games. Can he lead us to the promised land?
6. If you could have one league related change, what would it be, if any?
 

1. Ideally we'd like to remain 1st for the remaining schedule, but I think it'll be a very difficult accomplishment considering how strong the rest of the EU is.

2. Realistically anyone in the EU who is also gunning for the top spot. I don't particularly worry about any one team in specific, we've beat London all 3 times, 2-2 with Malmo, 4-2 with Prague. Just need to make sure we're not dropping games to allow the others to catch up.

3. I think we've been playing well yes. To be seen exactly which lines will show up as our "best" lines.

4. Realistically I think a defensive upgrade would be the only thing we consider for this season. Forwards and goalie are pretty much locked in for the foreseeable future.

5. He's been a bit up and down, definitely bouncing back a bit from a rough early season. If he can build a bit more consistency, it'll be great for the team.

6. More league-wide coordinated events to give folks more ways to interact with each other or bond over shared experiences.

[Knight 1,289]

4. Have any ideas about any changes the team should look at?

A new GM would be great but that's a pipe dream
5. Syko has shown some elite skills in recent games. Can he lead us to the promised land?

Absolutely, kid's got elite talent and is going to win many trophies starting this season.
6. If you could have one league related change, what would it be, if any?

Different updating system (not realistic given SimonT's limited build model)

[jRuutu 2,462]

1. Moscow looks to be in a potential 5 way race for the top of the conference, how will we do?

The way I see it is there are 5 teams and Moscow is one of them. We want to finish first but so does everybody else.

2. What team is our biggest threat in your opinion?

I will say Malmo because they are a good away team.

3. The lines have seemed to settle down a bit and sim more stable, do you agree?

We have been solid defensively especially, couple shutouts in the last three games for example.

4. Have any ideas about any changes the team should look at?

Travel more via bus or train, so we don't get too comfortable out there.

5. Syko has shown some elite skills in recent games. Can he lead us to the promised land?

I think so, most shutouts in the league, best GAA number!

6. If you could have one league related change, what would it be, if any?

Force everybody to create one 2 TPE point task with AI each week, so we can all learn together to cheat the system.

[Schnee 96]

1)      I think the Moscow Menace will get a hot streak going and get into the top 2 of conference.

2)      I feel the offense threat of the Prague Phantoms could cause issues.

3)      I do agree, consistency is key to doing well.

4)      I feel the team should continue to monitor how games are going and adjust accordingly if needed.

5)      Hopefully Syko can lead us to the promised land one game at a time.

6)      I would not change anything; the league is a lot of fun.

[Steve 1,913]

Presser for the week ending 4/21

1. The players seem to be inactive in the locker room, why?
2. Our recent upgrade to defense hasn't panned yet. Any ideas what is going on?
3. Although we were on top of the EU world, we have fallen lately. Where will we end up?
4. As a whole, the team looks strong and resilient. Are you looking for that big win streak that I am?
5. Our tender is doing a good job when you consider this is season two for him. Can the team rally behind him and push us to glory?
6. Overall, not counting this last week, are you happy with your player?
 

[nerji 130]

10 minutes ago, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 4/21

1. The players seem to be inactive in the locker room, why?
2. Our recent upgrade to defense hasn't panned yet. Any ideas what is going on?
3. Although we were on top of the EU world, we have fallen lately. Where will we end up?
4. As a whole, the team looks strong and resilient. Are you looking for that big win streak that I am?
5. Our tender is doing a good job when you consider this is season two for him. Can the team rally behind him and push us to glory?
6. Overall, not counting this last week, are you happy with your player?
 

 

1) It's not THAT bad, just a small slow down is all

2) Might just need some more time

3) Top 3 for sure, would be nice to finish first though!

4) I don't need to see a big win streak but consistency would be nice.

5) Yeah I was checking out his stats a couple days ago, he's doing pretty good!

6) I'd say so. I wish I had realized I could use PBE tasks towards the vhl.com replacements earlier. Could have used that a lot over the last few seasons.

[FrostBeard 2,049]

1. Moscow looks to be in a potential 5 way race for the top of the conference, how will we do?
We are going to win, if not, we will have BIG problems, GRIMGOR WILL BE ANGRY!
2. What team is our biggest threat in your opinion?
Ourselves, if we can contain that crazy Syko guy, we will be victorious, strong, da biggest of da strong. 
3. The lines have seemed to settle down a bit and sim more stable, do you agree?
Waaagh, not sure what is happening but Grimgor is not super happy with the sim, he feels weak.
4. Have any ideas about any changes the team should look at?
Make Grimgor captain, that is the one change you need to make.
5. Syko has shown some elite skills in recent games. Can he lead us to the promised land?
Bwah, he is still young, no experience makes him an easy target by all them weaklings on other teams, but he has some strong players behind to support him. He won't lead though, he is a goalie. 
6. If you could have one league related change, what would it be, if any?
Relocate Vancouver to Quebec City. Done. Thanks. 

[Knight 1,289]

1. The players seem to be inactive in the locker room, why?

Dog days of the season, just waiting for playoffs.
2. Our recent upgrade to defense hasn't panned yet. Any ideas what is going on?

Spartan is just an awful GM and can't see team fit.
3. Although we were on top of the EU world, we have fallen lately. Where will we end up?

Honestly it's totally up in the air, could be anywhere from 1st to 5th.
4. As a whole, the team looks strong and resilient. Are you looking for that big win streak that I am?

As long as it comes in the playoffs!
5. Our tender is doing a good job when you consider this is season two for him. Can the team rally behind him and push us to glory?

He'll be even better by playoff time so I'm looking forward to seeing him carry us to victory.
6. Overall, not counting this last week, are you happy with your player?

No complaints at all - leading the team in +/- and still putting up the points. I'm honestly just happy to be on the team having fought for a roster spot. Hope it continues for many seasons.

[Garsh 1,179]

1. Moscow looks to be in a potential 5 way race for the top of the conference, how will we do?

I think we will end up top 3, we have had a bit of a slide with the roster changes but I'm confident we can move back up.

2. What team is our biggest threat in your opinion?

EU is so tight that any of the competing teams are a threat.

3. The lines have seemed to settle down a bit and sim more stable, do you agree?

At this moment we seem a little volatile i think.  Again, I think this is because of the recent change and finding the new chemistry.

4. Have any ideas about any changes the team should look at?

The team needs to shore up the Def...wait a minute they did that.

5. Syko has shown some elite skills in recent games. Can he lead us to the promised land?

You never know with goalies, when they get hot they can win a series by themselves.

6. If you could have one league related change, what would it be, if any?

I don't know, there is nothing really gnawing at me at the moment.

[Schnee 96]

1)      The players may be enjoying the city more than they should be.

2)      It takes time to build up a good relationship, once that’s there I feel the defense will get better.

3)      I feel if we try our best we will finish in the top half of the conference.

4)      It would be nice to have a big win streak, but we just got to play good hockey and the wins will come.

5)      I think the team can rally behind him, but as I say if we give it our all the wins will come.

6)      I am not in VHL yet, but I am having a decent season in VHLE and I am enjoying my player.

[BOOM 8,719]

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1. The players seem to be inactive in the locker room, why?

 

You know why.

 

 

 

[jRuutu 2,462]

1. The players seem to be inactive in the locker room, why?

Moscow has evolved into communicating without using words

2. Our recent upgrade to defense hasn't panned yet. Any ideas what is going on?

I upgraded my wife to a new model, a better model, but then I realized I miss the old plow horse. Maybe something like that is going on?

3. Although we were on top of the EU world, we have fallen lately. Where will we end up?

 We will have super hot final run in the regular season that will carry us to first position.

4. As a whole, the team looks strong and resilient. Are you looking for that big win streak that I am?

Yes! We have gotten some away wins lately too, so keep pushing and we should be able to put together a nice run.

5. Our tender is doing a good job when you consider this is season two for him. Can the team rally behind him and push us to glory?

I think Reed and the bot should be played more, so Syko does not get too cocky.  Bench him for 5 games in row at least. "Yea you got 6 shutouts, but you still riding the bench". Keep Syko guessing.

6. Overall, not counting this last week, are you happy with your player?

Overall yes, started the season strong, then bit of a slower run, but lately things been picking up again. Hoping for a strong finish!

[Steve 1,913]

Presser for the week ending 4/28

1. Are we having fun yet? Tight race in the EU.
2. What team have we played that has surprised you the most?
3. It's been a bit dead in the locker room lately, why?
4. How is your player doing compared to your expectations?
5. Do you think we need to shake lines up or just ride it out?
6. Who does Spartan listen to on Spotify?

[nerji 130]

2 hours ago, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 4/28

1. Are we having fun yet? Tight race in the EU.
2. What team have we played that has surprised you the most?
3. It's been a bit dead in the locker room lately, why?
4. How is your player doing compared to your expectations?
5. Do you think we need to shake lines up or just ride it out?
6. Who does Spartan listen to on Spotify?

 

1) I mean it's still fun even though we've dropped some

2) None stand out to me honestly

3) I don't know. I don't get real active in there so I guess I'm guilty of making it feel empty

4) Doing well!

5) Just ride it out, hope we make some noise in the playoffs

6) When I checked before i didn't recognize the names so I figured it was just emo music or something

[Knight 1,289]

16 hours ago, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 4/28

1. Are we having fun yet? Tight race in the EU.
2. What team have we played that has surprised you the most?
3. It's been a bit dead in the locker room lately, why?
4. How is your player doing compared to your expectations?
5. Do you think we need to shake lines up or just ride it out?
6. Who does Spartan listen to on Spotify?

1. It’s always fun playing meaningful games, but winning more of them would be a bit more fun.

2. Toronto Legion: a lack of depth but just don’t seem to lose

3. I mean in fairness I haven’t been contributing much. A locker room full of me’s would be ever so quiet. I’m making more of an effort lately.

4. No complaints at all. 
5. We’ve kind of settled on the line combos minus some small tweaks. Hard to say whether the early season or late season lines work better.

6. I actually don’t know so I’ll have to look it up!